Malik Willis

Career StatsC+

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	INT	RTG
Career		22	1,322	6	3	98.9
2025		4	422	3	0	145.5
2024		7	550	3	0	124.8

Season	Team	GP	Yds	TD	INT	Rtg	Grade
2025		4	422	3	0	145.5	B B Top 29%
2024		7	550	3	0	124.8	B B Top 29%
2022		8	276	0	3	42.8	F F Bottom 5%

Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Among QB contracts at this AAV tier, Malik Willis earns a C Contract Value Index. At $22.5M annually on a three-year rookie deal, Willis is being compensated as a league-average starter—a valuation that makes sense given his C+ performance grade and the organizational positioning of Miami as a 7-10 team still in evaluation mode rather than a championship window. His limited 2025 season action (4 games) has done little to validate that investment, and the recent headlines paint a picture of a quarterback under active scrutiny: coaching staff messaging explicitly steers him away from leadership roles, media reports flagged accuracy issues during OTAs, and the team's depth signings suggest Miami is building around him without committing to him as a franchise solution. At 26 years old in his fourth season, Willis sits at a make-or-break juncture where consistent, accurate play becomes non-negotiable; the contract itself reflects a team willing to give him a legitimate shot, but there's no patience baked into the structure—one more subpar season could render this deal a sunk cost. The CVI reflects the tension between reasonable salary expectations for a young QB getting a second chance and the tangible uncertainty surrounding whether Willis can translate athleticism into reliable execution come September.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Malik's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Malik Willis's tape and counting stats together earn a C+ performance grade. He remains a below-average starter at the position — the kind of developmental arm a franchise will audition in a low-leverage situation, hoping athleticism and scheme fit compensate for incomplete fundamentals. The most compelling element of his 2025 season tape is his dual-threat mobility, a trait that creates occasional explosive plays and keeps defenses honest, yet his passing accuracy and consistency in the pocket are the dominant concerns limiting his ceiling. In limited action last season, Willis appeared in four games, a small sample that reflects both the team's cautious approach and the inherent volatility of evaluating a young quarterback from the sideline. The Dolphins' recent offensive additions — mostly depth signings and pass-catchers — underscore an organizational bet that Willis can improve within a structured system, though the media narrative frames this as a bridge audition rather than a franchise commitment. His fourth-year status means the developmental window is narrowing; a strong regular season is essential to prove the Green Bay decision to move on was a mistake and to silence growing skepticism that Miami will upgrade the position sooner rather than later.

How Malik Compares at the Position

Malik Willis ranks 35th of 106 graded quarterbacks by performance. That slots Malik between Andy Dalton (C+) just ahead and Nick Mullens (C+) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Recent headlines push Malik Willis's sentiment grade to a C+, with Miami's 7-10 record and preseason positioning shaping the read. The media narrative frames Willis as a low-cost, high-upside experiment rather than a franchise cornerstone—reports emphasize that the Dolphins view him more as a bridge option, with coaching staff explicitly steering him away from leadership responsibilities and keeping him focused solely on offensive execution. This cautious skepticism aligns reasonably with his C+ performance grade; the on-field work shows flashes of dual-threat potential from his limited 2025 season action, but accuracy and consistency remain unproven, and media consensus reflects that incomplete picture without hype. Recent headlines have muddied the waters further: coverage of Willis being called out for poor OTA accuracy, coupled with speculation that Miami could target an elite quarterback in the draft, signals organizational hedging. Meanwhile, depth signings at receiver, tight end, and linebacker suggest the Dolphins are building around Willis without betting the farm on him—a roster construction strategy that quietly reinforces the "prove-it" narrative. The sentiment sits at a crossroads between genuine intrigue and conditional optimism; Willis has a legitimate chance to reshape his standing during the regular season, but media and fan confidence will hinge entirely on whether he can translate athleticism into reliable, accurate quarterback play starting in September.